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Aston Martin DB7

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 5,935 cc

V12 SCVMOT history

V12 SCV is a blue petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 25 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

V12 SCV blue Aston Martin DB7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB7, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,405 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 SCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 SCV was last recorded at 70,405 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2009: 55,224 miles, lower than 55,921 miles on 17 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,890 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
515 miles
Average per year
1,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,405 miles
  • 2024 – 69,890 miles
  • 2022 – 69,822 miles
  • 2020 – 69,731 miles
  • 2019 – 69,450 miles
  • 2018 – 69,132 miles
  • 2017 – 68,745 miles
  • 2015 – 68,384 miles
  • 2014 – 67,808 miles
  • 2013 – 66,160 miles
  • 2012 – 64,652 miles
  • 2010 – 59,518 miles
  • 2009 – 55,224 miles
  • 2008 – 49,281 miles
  • 2007 – 47,709 miles
  • 2006 – 45,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,405 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear rear cross brace corroded under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,405 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,405 miles
    Test number
    701904676505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,890 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,890 miles
    Test number
    881922533812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,822 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,822 miles
    Test number
    332493006330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass69,731 miles (+281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,731 miles
    Test number
    311534281093
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross brace corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play both rear wheel bearings

  5. Pass69,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    378741766096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear cross brace corroded under vehicle

  6. Fail69,450 miles (+318)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    242135711653
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear cross brace corroded under vehicle

  7. Pass69,132 miles (+387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,132 miles
    Test number
    581377357679
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. Pass68,745 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,745 miles
    Test number
    138658939910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,384 miles (+576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,384 miles
    Test number
    719283910374
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Pass67,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,808 miles
    Test number
    767356734341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,808 miles (+1,648)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,808 miles
    Test number
    835354724397
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  12. Pass66,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,160 miles
    Test number
    379614183237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail66,160 miles (+340)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,160 miles
    Test number
    406990083263
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass65,820 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,820 miles
    Test number
    276748253468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,652 miles
    Test number
    347036852451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,652 miles (+5,134)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,652 miles
    Test number
    295708922266
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

  17. Pass59,518 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    773276520296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail59,504 miles (+4,280)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,504 miles
    Test number
    631715340138
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir-bag light indicating a fault

  19. Pass55,224 miles (-697)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,224 miles
    Test number
    981819359027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,921 miles (+6,640)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,921 miles
    Test number
    351168349060
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass49,281 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,281 miles
    Test number
    184439058062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,709 miles
    Test number
    334024157278
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Fail47,709 miles (+1,956)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,709 miles
    Test number
    971027247276
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion showing in rear cross members chassis rails

  24. Pass45,753 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,753 miles
    Test number
    314781596424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Questions about V12 SCV

Does V12 SCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 SCV is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 SCV?
The MOT on V12 SCV is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 SCV done?
V12 SCV was recorded at 70,405 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 1,250 miles a year.
Has V12 SCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 SCV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on V12 SCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V12 SCV find?
V12 SCV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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